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AP Sports WriterNew-look Grizzlies leaning heavily on Parsons in new eraBy TERESA M. WALKERMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies made significant roster moves during the offseason and still believe they can extend the franchise's streak of seven straight playoff appearances.It all hinges on the health of Chandler Parsons'...

Curry scores 40, Warriors rout Wolves 142-110 in ShanghaiBy The Associated PressStephen Curry finished off his China trip with a performance ripped right out of his MVP highlight reel.Curry scored 40 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 142-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday in...

AP Sports WriterThunder's Big 3 lead way in 102-91 win over PelicansBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Thunder's new Big Three looked ready to do big things in their first action together.Fans got their first chance to see reigning MVP Russell Westbrook and All-Stars Paul George and Carmelo...

AP Sports WriterAP Sources: Harris, Nuggets agree to $84 M, 4-year extensionBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Gary Harris has raised his game since his rookie season. The next step is raising his voice.The Denver Nuggets want the shooting guard to be more of a vocal leader on the court...

AP Sports WriterDazzling basketball great Connie Hawkins dies at 75By BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Connie Hawkins, basketball's dazzling New York playground great who soared and swooped his way to the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 75.His death was announced Saturday by the Phoenix Suns, the team with...

AP Sports WriterRockets add All-Star Paul as they look to take next stepBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets believe adding Chris Paul to a team led by James Harden helps close the gap with Golden State.They'll find out how they stack up against the NBA champions early...

AP Sports WriterLeBron aggravates ankle injury; opener vs. Celtics in doubtBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James won't play again this preseason, and there's a chance he'll miss Cleveland's hyped opener with Boston.James didn't practice Wednesday, a day after he made his exhibition debut after being slowed by a...

AP Sports WriterNew-look, youthful Kings try to gain ground in tough WestBy JANIE McCAULEYSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings have moved on from emotional big man DeMarcus Cousins, who they traded away to New Orleans in February.They are embracing a new era and it's a full-on youth movement...

AP Basketball WriterNBA changes All-Star Game format; captains will pick teamsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is scrapping the East against West format for its All-Star Game and will have captains pick teams this season.The league says Tuesday that the leading vote-getter from each conference will choose...

Associated PressMagic beat Heat in NBA preseason gameBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic got more than a veteran leader when they signed Marreese Speights to a one-year contract this offseason.They are seeing that Speights still has more than a little left to give on the floor,...

AP Sports WriterIn their 50th season, Suns patient in developing young teamBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns probably won't have much to celebrate in terms of wins and losses in the franchise's 50th year.The Suns' plan for eventual success is called ''the timeline,'' referring to the rate...

Atlanta Hawks waive guards John Jenkins, Jordan MathewsATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have waived guards John Jenkins and Jordan Mathews.The team announced the moves Friday night.Both players were signed in late September to compete for a spot, but DeAndre Bembry has improved faster than expected from a triceps...